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Lara Miller

Summerville

Summary

Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents include excellent client service and project management skills. Accomplished in relationship selling with proven sales track record.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Azalea Painters
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Develop and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently by paint team members.
  • Schedule and meet with clients for in home painting consultations.
  • Provide clients with detailed estimate for residential painting projects.

Project Consultant / Estimator

Fresh Coat Painters Of Charleston
03.2016 - 09.2022
  • Averaged sales closings annually at a conversion rate of 70+%
  • Presented comprehensive bid proposals to clients, showcasing a clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns in a proactive manner.
  • Trained other franchise Estimators in best practices and closing strategies.
  • Helped to grow annual sales from 500k to 1.2 million in annual sales in first 2 years in the estimating / sales roll.

Sales

GDC Home / Whitaker Rugs
03.2010 - 03.2016
  • Outside sales representative for Whitaker Rugs Wholesale.
  • Designed and operated booth at Atlanta Market for Whitaker Rugs.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
  • Generated more than 700k in art, furniture and rug sales becoming top producer.

Education

Business Management

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Certificate of Technical Studies - Interior Design

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Project estimating
  • In-Home sales presentation

Timeline

Owner

Azalea Painters
09.2022 - Current

Project Consultant / Estimator

Fresh Coat Painters Of Charleston
03.2016 - 09.2022

Sales

GDC Home / Whitaker Rugs
03.2010 - 03.2016

Business Management

Francis Marion University

Certificate of Technical Studies - Interior Design

Trident Technical College

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